Immanuel Wilkins Quartet

American great with gripping sound on alto sax triumphs on Blue Note Records.

Immanuel Wilkins crowned his triumph through the American jazz world with a series of performances at the legendary club Village Vanguard in New York. No less than three albums with recordings of these concerts were released this year on the iconic label Blue Note. It confirms the status of the alto saxophonist, who won many awards but is also praised for his social involvement. In his epic compositions, Immanuel Wilkins often refers to black history and current events, which he shapes with gripping play on alto saxophone.

Immanuel Wilkins cites John Coltrane and gospel singing as his main sources of inspiration. In addition, he seeks interaction with contemporaries such as vibraphonist Joel Ross and pianist Jason Moran. Furthermore, he collaborated with artists from very different genres, and not the least: Solange Knowles, Wynton Marsalis, and Bob Dylan, for example. He also undertook projects with visual artists, theater makers, and film directors. It indicates the range of the saxophonist, composer, and bandleader from New York.

Immanuel Wilkins alto sax, Micah Thomas piano, Ryoma Takenaga double bass, Kweku Sumbry drums